The Chicano Movement of 1965-1975

or con article from four (4) options. Although not all must read every article, those who chose

that week must be ready to discuss the issues and submit their papers on either Wednesday or

Thursdays. All you need is your Name, Issue Number, Class Time, and whether it is a Pro or

Con, all on the same line. My name, class period and dates are not necessary. It must be TWO

(2) full, double-spaced pages with 1” margins and 10-12 Times New Roman Font. Points will be

deducted for shortened work. A sample will be provided.

Document Analyses: There will be 4 Primary Documents (to be supplied as the class

progresses) to be analyzed in class. This will be the only handwritten assignments for the

course.

Office Hours: Students are encouraged to attend my office hours to discuss the course with me

individually. See first page for office hours.

Quizzes: There will be five (5) quizzes for a max of 40 pts. There will be no make up for a

missed quiz. However, students may drop the quiz with the lowest score.

Midterm & Final Exams: The midterm and final exams may contain a comprehensive

objective portion and/or short identifications. More specific information about the midterm

exams will be distributed prior to the exams. Exam must be taken during their scheduled time,

unless the student can provide legitimate medical evidence indicating a need to reschedule the

exam. To reiterate, if you miss a scheduled exam it is your responsibility to provide me a

legitimate medical documentation as to why you missed the exam, as well as schedule with me

an approved and alternative make-up exam. All excused make-up exams must be completed no

later than one week following the original scheduled exam. The final exams may contain a

comprehensive objective portion, in‐class essay assignments, and/or short identifications. More

specific information about the final exams will be distributed prior to the exams. Final Exam

must be taken during their scheduled time, NO EXCEPTIONS.

Paragraph Structure: For some this may not be relevant, but keep in mind that an essay

consists of more than one (1) paragraph. Avoid writing essays answers by using one long

paragraph. All essays must consists a thesis paragraph, two or three supporting paragraphs, and

a conclusion paragraph. Feel free to email me or stop by office hours if you have any questions.

Research Paper: A scholarly research paper is required of all students on a topic of your

choosing.

This paper should be 5 pages of text, plus a title page and a bibliography, in an approved format.

Please consult with the professor or librarian if you need assistance with documentation formats.

The B.C. Library has a lot of information to help with documentation and searching. Check out

its website and/or go there in person: http://www.bakersfieldcollege.edu/library/

Specific requirements for this paper are: (This will be discussed in class)

 5 pages of your own textual writing, double-spaced, single-sided, and typed with 1”

margins and font size of 10-12 pts only.

o 5 pages means a minimum your writings should reach the 5th page.

 A title page, documentation [endnote, footnote, parenthetic citation or in-source citation]

and a bibliography [which do NOT count toward the minimum # of pages].

 Use of at least 5 scholarly sources [class texts can be used], listed in an approved

bibliographical format.

 Proper documentation of information with appropriate citations throughout text.

 Proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar throughout the paper.

 A title page consisting of: title of paper, student’s name, class name and instructor’s name

 You have free choice in regards to the topic. It must, however, these criteria:

It must relate to the subject we are studying this semester.

It must relate to the timeframe the course is covering. It must demonstrate the historical relevance/importance of the subject in an

academic manner, in each paragraph.

 When using visual images, they should all attached in an appendix with textual comments

such as ‘see appendix ‘A’’. Charts and images do NOT count toward the 5 page word

count.

 The 5 criteria for grading the research papers are: Content, Grammar, Length, Sources,

and Format.

****All research papers must be turned in to TURNITIN.COM by the due

date to receive full credit, A full letter grade will be deducted for

every day the research paper is late. *******

Extra Credit Opportunities: Extra Credit (EC) opportunities will be posted through the

CANVAS webpage and/or class discussions. Students may earn 5 points per first EC

opportunity and 1 point for any subsequent events toward their final course grade. You are

required to submit in class a one (1) page, 12-font paper discussing the event you attended.

Dropping the Course: This is your responsibility, not mine. If you want or need to drop the

course, do not expect me to do it for you. However, all students not actively participating in the

class by the end of Week 1 will be dropped from the class.

-The last day for students to drop the course for refund is September 2, 2022.

-The last day to drop without a “W” is September 4, 2022.

-The last day to drop with a “W” is October 28, 2022.

When deciding to drop a course, be aware of any ramifications that may follow concerning

specific school eligibility policies and/or financial aid requirements. Please see your counselor

or educational advisor when deciding to drop a course.

Academic Dishonesty: Academic dishonesty is an especially serious offense and diminishes

the integrity of the university and undermines the purpose and value of a university education.

Academic dishonesty includes various types of cheating and plagiarism. Plagiarism is

representing the words, ideas, or work of another as one’s own. Any student that is found

violating the university’s principles of academic honesty may receive a failing grade for the

assignment and/or course.